Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
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Infographics & Comics
31-45 min
How Does Monetary Policy Work?
OVERVIEW
Go on an economic adventure in monetary policy implementation! Learn more about the tools the Federal Reserve uses to steer the federal funds rate into the target range when reserves are ample or abundant.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Lecture Guide: How the Federal Reserve Implements Monetary Policy
This lesson teaches how the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) conducts monetary policy.
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Alexander Hamilton & Central Banking
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's impact on the United States and central banking.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
Introduce the structure of the Federal Reserve and the basics of monetary policy.
AUDIO Q&A
Econ Lowdown Podcast Series
21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom
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Explore how economics is a part of students’ everyday lives.
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Learn more about goods and services, barter and trade, currency, and money.
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What Is an Economy?
Learn about supply, demand, and the flow of goods and services.
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A Story of Interest (and Supervision!)
Explore the concepts of interest, savings, and budgeting.
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The Story of Monetary Policy
Understand the importance of monetary policy and the Federal Reserve’s key responsibilities.
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The Story of the Federal Reserve System
Read about the Federal Reserve’s structure and key responsibilities.
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Once Upon A Dime
Learn about barter, currency, and banking.
